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National Organization for Women, Seattle-King County Chapter records, 1970-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
National Organization for Women. Seattle-King County Chapter
Title
National Organization for Women, Seattle-King County Chapter records
Dates
1970-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
21.30 cubic feet (26 boxes and 1 package including 7 audio cassettes, 1 CD, and 1 floppy disk)
Collection Number
2287
Summary
Records of a feminist organization in Seattle and King County
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

The National Organization for Women (NOW) was organized in 1966.The Seattle Chapter of the National Organization for Women was founded in 1970. Originally named the Seattle-King County Chapter, it was the 36th chapter of NOW chartered in the United States. The founders’ intent was to work “peacefully and within the system, through the courts, through all of the constitutional means available to effect the changes that our system has channels for.” NOW Seattle has had a great effect on the city working to create a difference for women. They have helped in organizing various committees, marches, and passing of laws such as; helping organize the Puget Sound Women’s Peace Camp, sponsoring the Washington State Equal Rights Amendment, and much more. Helen Sommers was president 1971-1972.

(Source: NOW Seattle website)

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Content Description

Correspondence, clippings, ephemera, reports, newsletters, reference files, board meeting minutes, task force files, slides, and audiovisual material from the Seattle/King-County chapter of the National Organization for Women.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2287-001, National Organization for Women Seattle-King County Chapter records, 1971-1972
  • Accession No. 2287-002, National Organization for Women Seattle-King County Chapter records, 1970-1976
  • Accession No. 2287-003, National Organization for Women Seattle-King County Chapter records, 1980-2000
  • Accession No. 2287-004, National Organization for Women, Seattle-King County Chapter records, approximately 1968-2002

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Detailed Description of the Collection